Nutritionally Fit

Be Nutritionally Fit – General Shopping List

Shopping for the right foods can be tough – especially if you don’t know what you are looking for.  Not to worry- Wendy has created this general shopping list to start you on your Nutritionally Fit lifestyle! Looking for a shopping list specific to your health needs? Contact Wendy for guidance.

How to Survive The Holiday Season: Healthy Eats and Drinks

  With the holiday season in full swing, life can get pretty crazy! Parties, shopping, eating…it feels like the madness never slows down. Take a deep breath! If you have practiced good eating habits throughout the year, chances are they will carry over into the holiday season. Strategies to managing holiday food Do not starve yourself before going to a holiday party….

Happy Valentine’s Day: Treat your sweetheart to heart healthy treats

The day of love is quickly approaching. Valentines Day can be a challenging day for those watching their weight, as it is filled with tempting treats. If the person you love has been working so hard to eat healthy why seduce them with mouth-watering delicacies. Instead show your love and support by choosing a gift that is not overloaded with sugar and…

Cancer Survivor Diet: Foods to Help You Heal

What if I told you that the foods you put into your body can heal you – even from something as grave as breast cancer? Would you eat healthier? Research suggests that a meal plan high in fruits and veggies, and low in starchy carbs, can help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Read on to see an anti-cancer nutrition plan that…

Tips on how to get your kids to eat healthy foods

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One of the most important roles as a parent is caring for the health of our children. This includes helping them to make healthy choices when it comes to food. For kids, unhealthy snacks are in abundance around them – whether it be on the playground, at birthday parties, or at school. Here’s how to encourage healthy eating with your youngins and…

How to Avoid Stress Eating!

  Let’s face it – who hasn’t been bogged down by stress before? Often times when we’re feeling stressed, we reach for the bag of chips in the pantry or the carton of ice cream in the freezer. This is because when our minds are preoccupied, it’s harder for us to make healthy choices. Moreover, the instant gratification we get from eating…

What are Macros?

Ever heard of the term, “macros?” I’m sure you have, maybe you just haven’t known what they are. “Macros” stands for macronutrients, or the things that make up the calorie content of the foods we eat. They are the molecules our bodies use to create energy and the big 3 are carbohydrates, fats, and protein.   Trying to lose weight? Ditch the…

Healthy Kids: Breakfast-One of the Most Important Meals of the Day

  Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. Statistically speaking, kids who eat breakfast are more alert and perform better on school tests than kids who skip it. They also have better attendance records. In general, children who eat meals at set times throughout the day are better able to regulate their appetite and as a result, less…

Let’s Talk Tech: Nutrition Apps – The Best of the Best

  Try finding a nutrition app and inevitably you’ll be bombarded with a whole lot of choices. With the rise of technology, lifestyle apps are rapidly becoming the go-to for nutrition advice. But with hundreds to choose from, we can be left feeling unsure as to whether we’ve selected the right one. Here’s a list of the best apps to help you…

So, What’s the Deal With Vitamin D?

The health benefits from Vitamin D are endless. Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” it is produced in our skin as a response to sunlight. While our bodies naturally produce Vitamin D when exposed to direct sunlight, we can also get it through certain foods. As a fat-soluble vitamin, Vitamin D comes in two main forms: D2 and D3. Read on to learn…